Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee
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In fall 2017, the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) sought applicants to serve on the Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC), which will review budget and program plans and make recommendations on prioritization for the 2018-2019 district budget to the Superintendent and the Governing Board. The committee will meet from November-December 2017. Applications were accepted through October 6, 2017.
With the prospect of more than $13 million in budget reductions over the next two years, PUSD is fundamentally changing its planning and budget development process to focus on the instructional core - the essential interaction between teacher, student, and content that creates the basis of learning. After conducting data and root cause analysis and engaging stakeholders, PUSD will fund strategies that support the instructional core based on the Board of Education’s identified priorities:
- Continuous improvement in academics and operations
- Increasing socioeconomic integration which promotes stronger academic, cognitive, and social-emotional benefits for all students
- Reducing the budget deficit for long term sustainability
The purpose of this committee is to provide for community involvement by a broad range of stakeholders. The committee is made up of teachers, principals, staff, parent representatives from mandated district advisory committees, community members, and high school student council members. The SBAC also includes division and department managers.
The Committee will convene in November-December 2017 for 8-10 meetings.
Budget Development Timeline
June 2017
2017-2018 Budget adopted with $5.7 million deficit. $10-12 million in budget reductions projected for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020
August 2017
Board of Education revises district’s Mission and Vision, Theory of Action for Change to refocus on instructional core. Board identifies three priority areas for 2017-2018. At its August 24 meeting, the Board of Education adopted Resolution 2414 that issued guidelines on budget reductions to right-size the district and authorized staff to present a tiered list of at least $15 million in reductions in December.
Sept. - Oct. 2017
School teams conduct data and root cause analyses, identify priorities, and develop plans to implement strategies. Central district divisions do similar work
Sept. - Oct. 2017
Applications sought for Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC)
Nov. - Dec. 2017
SBAC convenes to review plans and budgets
Dec. 14, 2017
Board of Education Update on Resolution 2414
Jan. 10, 2018
Governor’s Budget 2018-2019 released
Jan. 25, 2018
SBAC recommendations presented for Board of Education action
Documents
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Meeting Dates
Wednesday, November 1st, 3:45-7:00PM
Wednesday, November 8th, 3:45-7:00PM
Wednesday, November 15th, 3:45-7:00PM
Wednesday, November 29th, 3:45-7:00PM
Saturday, December 2nd, 8:00AM-12:00PM
Wednesday, December 6th, 3:45-7:00PM
Saturday, December 9th, 8:00AM-12:00PM